Monthly
Chapel Bulletin
August 2026
Dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
“My child, you do not have perfect confidence in me. At times you are slow to call on me when you are in need, and at all times you seem unsure of my good will toward you. I want you to have all the confidence in me that any son should have in his mother, knowing as he does her tender love and her goodness. Come to me always and everywhere, in all your spiritual and temporal needs, in difficulties of soul and body, in the difficulties of your relatives and friends.
Is it a sign of any great confidence in me if you turn to me only from time to time, on my feast days, for example, as some Christians do? You should imitate the Church which asks nothing of God without appealing to my intercession. The Church has recourse to me as the dispenser of the Lord’s graces; let her conduct be the norm for yours, and, like her, have unfailing confidence in me, a confidence that is all-embracing, ardent, sweet, and affectionate.
Turn to God through Jesus, but turn to Jesus through His Mother. I am the surest way of reaching Jesus, of finding Him, and of receiving a warm welcome from Him.”
~Imitation of Mary
5oth Anniversary:
On August 22nd, we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the founding of our monastery. Sister Mary Anne, MICM, will make her Final Profession, and the Brothers and Sisters will renew their vows at 8:30 a.m. Mass this morning. Celebrate with us at the IHM Picnic at noon on the next day, August 23rd.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1ST – The feast of the Dedication of the Roman basilica Saint Peter in Chains and the feast of the Seven Holy Machabees whose relics lie there. First Saturday.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 2ND – 10TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. Our Lady of the Angels.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4TH – Saint Dominic was taught the use of the Rosary by Our Lady herself. Armed with this weapon, he conquered sin and heresy and converted many. The daily recitation of the Rosary yields a powerful strength to souls.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5TH – Our Lady of the Snows recalls the miraculous snowfall in Rome in 352 A.D. by which Our Lady indicated the site where she wanted the magnificent Basilica of Saint Mary Major built on the Esquiline Hill.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6TH – The Transfiguration of Our Lord. After the Transfiguration, Our Lord charged His disciples not to tell anyone about the vision until He rose from the dead. Imitate Our Lord today. Practice the hidden virtues rather than those that call attention.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7TH – Saint Cajetan. First Friday.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8TH – Saint John Marie Vianney, the “Cure of Ars,” was the parish priest in a remote French hamlet, where his reputation as a confessor and director of souls made him known throughout the Christian world.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9TH – 11TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross.
MONDAY, AUGUST 10TH – Saint Lawrence of Rome was martyred by being roasted on a gridiron. The annual meteor shower, “Tears of Saint Lawrence” is named from the tradition that the heavens cried with fiery streaks the night the faithful carried away the body of the martyr.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11TH – Saint Philomena was martyred at age 13, and is an example of the virtues of purity and perseverance.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12TH – Saint Clare founded the Poor Clares. When her convent was about to be attacked by soldiers, she displayed the Blessed Sacrament in a monstrance at the convent gates. The enemy left and the convent was saved. Feastday of Sister Mary Clair, MICM.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13TH – Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary commemorates the day Our Lady entered eternal life. Her death only lasted for forty-eight hours, and then her incorrupt body was reunited with her soul and she was assumed into Heaven.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14TH – Saint Maximilian Kolbe – “My children, love the Immaculate! Love Her and She will make you happy! Love Her and trust in Her without limits.”
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15TH – THE ASSUMPTION. Our Lady was reunited with her Divine Son on this day. HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION. Masses at 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. (Sung Mass.)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16TH – 12TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. Saint Joachim.
AUGUST 17TH – 19TH – The MICM Brothers and Sisters will be on Silent Retreat from August 17th – 19th in preparation for the Renewal of Vows on August 22nd. Please respect the silence by keeping all phone calls to emergencies only. Thank you.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20TH – Saint Bernard revitalized the abbey of Citeaux when he joined it along with 30 of his family and friends. He founded the monastery of Clairvaux.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21ST – Our Lady of Knock was the mysteriously silent apparition of Our Lady, Saint Joseph, Saint John, and the Lamb of God which took place at Knock, Ireland in 1879.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22ND – The Immaculate Heart of Mary. Today we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the founding of our monastery by Brother Hugh MacIsaac in 1976. At 8:30 a.m. Mass this morning, Sister Mary Anne, MICM, will make her Final Profession, and theSisters MICM and Brothers MICM will renew their vows. Please join us in prayers of thanksgiving for 50 Years of True Devotion! Please pray for vocations to Jesus through Mary!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23RD – 13TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. Saint Philip Benizi. Join us today to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of our monastery at Immaculate Heart of Mary Picnic. Bring your favorite food to add to this special event and enjoy the day. Begins at noon at the convent.
MONDAY, AUGUST 24TH – Saint Bartholomew preached in India and Greater Armenia, where he was flayed alive and beheaded.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26TH – Our Lady of Czestochowa. According to tradition Saint Luke painted this image which is enshrined and venerated as the “Black Madonna” at the renowned Marian Shrine in Poland.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27TH – The Seven Joys of Our Lady are: (1) The Annunciation; (2) the Visitation; (3) the Birth of Our Lord; (4) the Adoration of Jesus by the Magi; (5) the Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple; (6) the Resurrection of Our Lord; (7) the Assumption of Mary in body and in soul into Heaven.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28TH – Saint Augustine overcame heresies, practiced poverty, supported the poor, preached, and prayed with great fervor. His holy life made up for the sins he committed before his conversion.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29TH – The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist. John’s life was one of complete detachment from earthly possessions. His heart was centered on God so he dared to speak words of condemnation or repentance, to prepare the way for the Savior.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30TH – 14TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. Saint Rose of Lima led an ascetic life of prayer and penance which won her great sanctity!
MONDAY, AUGUST 31ST – Saint Raymond Nonnatus.
